Project Manager, Research

100067BR

Campus: Tempe

Project Mgr Research

Job Description

Fulton Schools of Engineering Office of Vice Dean of Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking a highly motivated and creative team player for a Project Manager, Research position. 

The project aims to design, develop, and deliver a foundational approach to accelerate materials design and process optimization by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) tools integrated with large language models, simulating/modeling, and experimental validation. The implementation of new digital tools and approaches will enhance the speed of materials research, development, and manufacturing optimized for integration into key technologies and applications.

The Project Manager will work with Dr. Dai and team to plan, develop, organize, and execute against project requirements; identify and acquire necessary resources and coordinate efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with the award contract.

Job Family

Project Management

Department Name

Engr Research/GRAD/Profsl/Prgm

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $90,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments. Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcomes; organizes project team meetings.
• Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
• Prepares and maintains project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths, and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes. 
• Responds to inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance. Manages and coaches project team members to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success. 
• Proactively identifies, develops, and deploys solutions to improve effectiveness of project operations.
• Utilizes knowledge of project purpose and scope in decision making and risk assessment, understanding impact on outcomes/success.
• Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to effectively manage day-to-day activities including meetings and workshops.
• Prepares and maintains project budget and resource projections. Proactively acts to overcome issues; uses authority appropriately and equitably.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years related experience; two (2) of which are in project management.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with database software
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe software
• Experience in Project management software
• Experience in organize project meetings
• Experience as a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management): Equivalent of 1 year of project management experience. 
• Experience as a PMP (Project Management Professional): Equivalent of 2 years of project management experience. 
• Experience as a PgMP (Program Management Professional): Equivalent of 4 years of project management experience.
• Experience in clarifying  roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations; takes action to mitigate conflict; escalates serious project issues.
• Strong skillsets to consolidate written reports and slide decks from multiple sources into clear, concise, and polished products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available project management applications and associated project specific technology requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of using standard project management practices, principles, techniques, and methods.
• Evidence of a service-orientated attitude to problem solving.
  

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.  May require travel for stakeholder meetings.

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty, and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas. 

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:
● Cultivate excellence.
● Deliver innovation that matters.
● Encourage bold thinking.
● Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
● Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.